The Parthenon was designed as a tribute to Athena‚ while the Pantheon of today serves as a church. The design of both the buildings is classical in nature‚ with the use of columns and relief sculptures. However‚ there are numerous differences between building that is telling of the different cultures
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Athene‚ by aiding the Trojans instead of the Greeks. When he is discovered‚ Athena strikes him down in battle through Diomedes. In the Odyssey‚ however‚ the Gods of Olympus display far more unity and civility toward each other. They argue and disagree‚ but their disagreements are never carried out to the extremes found in the Iliad. When Poseidon punishes Odysseys for blinding the Cyclopes‚ Athena does not take revenge. Even though Odyssey’s is her favorite mortal‚ she respects
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With even a slight exposure to ancient Greek texts‚ it could be easily said that the gods and goddesses played an important part in the traditional Greek culture. In ancient Greek literary works‚ such as poetry‚ songs‚ and dramas‚ it was written that the gods interfered in the everyday life of people‚ predicted people’s fate‚ and meddled with people’s futures. The gods and goddesses played a crucial role within their worlds. In The Iliad book one‚ the gods are a significant part of the poem. The
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The Odyssey Book 2 - Penelope tells the suitors that when she finished weaving she would choose one of them but every night she un-weaved her work. - Athena helps Telemachus get his crew and ship ready for his journey. Book 3 - Nestor has a very high regard for Odysseus. - Nestor was amazed. He took Telemachus by the hand and told him that he’ll be a hero some day‚ then Nestor prayed. Book 4 - Telemachus introduces himself as himself and Meleanues knows him because Meleanues was there
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the one who makes earthquakes. He is also the god of Horses. It was said that Poseidon lived on the ocean floor in a palace made of coral and gems‚ and drive a chariot pulled by horses. Even though Poseidon was the god of horses‚ Athena built the first chariot. Athena‚ (Minerva‚ the goddess of Wisdom and Skill) like Poseidon was also an Olympian god/ess‚ also built the first ship to sail on the sea over which Poseidon ruled. A german classical philologist by the name of Wilamowitz‚ articulated
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comparable to a large vase. The subject matter on the front side depicted a fight scene between Herakles and Kyknos‚ with Herakles bearing over Kyknos and Ares‚ the God of War‚ standing on the outside ready to defend his son. What appears to be a woman (Athena?)‚ as she is the only white-skinned figure in the scene‚ stands on the other side of the battle‚ directly behind Herakles and looking as though she is either solemnly watching as he bears over Kyknos‚ or as though she could possibly be guiding him
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not as fortunate. She vowed never to marry or have a relationship‚ and became a priestess of Athena. However‚ she broke this sacred promise when she was seduced by Poseidon in one of Athena’s temples and later married him. When Athena found out about this she was outraged and turned Medusa from beautiful to hideous. Her golden hair turned into vicious snakes and her soft skin became green and rough. Athena also her shamed by everyone and gave her the famous curse. The curse is that anyone who looks
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All cultures are built off of some type of belief. This belief influences daily life in the culture. It sets common rules and guide lines in which the people should act. The belief also influences activities and architecture. The beliefs make the culture thrive. This is true for the Ancient Greek culture. Their culture relied on their Gods. This is also known as Greek Mythology. Greek mythology had a huge influence on the Ancient Greek culture. The Ancient Greece civilization started on the island
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The Odyssey is an epic poem written by Homer and passed down the centuries by the oral tradition. The Hobbit is a fantasy novel authored by J.R.R. Tolkien introducing the world-renowned Lord of the Rings series. At first glance‚ the similarities might seem vague‚ but the veil opens when examined closely. There are many similarities between The Odyssey and The Hobbit. The basis of The Odyssey and The Hobbit is the heroic journey. The Odyssey is told in the tradition of an epic journey while The Hobbit
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Greek. They were usually figures of girls that served Athena. In the kore we see what is known as the archaic smiles which represent the figure being alive. The Peplos Kore shows us the early representation of the body beneath the drapery. Through her clothes we can see the outline of her
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